Full Pipe Demo
The state of Kentucky is demolishing about a third of the Louisville skatepark as part of the Ohio River Bridges project. The good news is that they are going to pay to replace the part they are tearing down, and it will be tacked on to what’s left of the existing site. I’ve only been there once, and it was over a decade ago. At the risk of making people mad, I’d say this is probably a good thing. From what I recall, it seemed as though more effort was put into making it big at the expense of making it interesting. However, there’s something to be said for the sheer vast expanse of concrete, either way, so don’t get your panties in a bunch. Hopefully the locals will get something they like. Before you get excited about the projected $3.6 million price tag, a huge chunk of that has to go to relocating public utilities, so it won’t all be used on new concrete. Wormhoudt designed the original park, and I believe they’ve been tapped for the replacement as well.
been to lots of smaller parks that were funner to ride
24 hour sessions. strip joint down the street. hot and dry. good times.
Grindline has been subbed for the build. Shaggy and his crew that built Houston are headed there next.
Breaks my heart to see stuff like this, I always wanted to skate that full pipe, but hopefully they will get a better park built soon…
Dang, they should have pinched a hole about 10:00 and knocked off for a few hours.
The full pipe will be back. Think Bucky’s bowl, with full pipe AND over-vert capsule. And a much better street “plaza.”
But yes, this vid was so very hard to watch.